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67 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region, active infections dip slightly

Health officials in Waterloo Region logged 67 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday. 19

A large fire on Beckview Drive on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (Supplied Ben Kuschmierz)

Officials investigating massive fire that destroyed 12 homes at Kitchener construction site

A dozen homes were destroyed in a fire at a Kitchener construction site on Tuesday evening. 5

St. Mary's Hospital seen here in this photo from Sept. 24, 2019. (Zayn Jinah / CTV Kitchener)

COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Mary's hospital

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener. 18

The Marieval (Cowessess) Indian Residential School is seen in this historical image. (St. Boniface Historical Society Archives)

Sask. First Nation finds hundreds of burial sites near former residential school

The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan says it has made a 'horrific and shocking discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves' near the former Marieval Indian Residential School. 7

Indigenous paddlers pushing officials to honour Haldimand Tract development moratorium

A group of paddlers from Six Nations have made their way through the Region of Waterloo in a journey to drum up support for a large-scale ban on development along the Haldimand Tract. 1

A woman walks past a Toronto Public Library where masks cover the faces of statues during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Friday, October 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

'In the dark': Fully vaccinated Ontarians want guidance on what's next

As our neighbours to the South receive clear guidance on what they can safely do once fully vaccinated, Ontarians are looking for the same communication. 1

A transport truck collided with a home near Puslinch (Carmen Wong / CTV News Kitchener)

Man dies following collision on Highway 6

A man has died after a crash on Highway 6 near Puslinch on Wednesday morning. 2

The patio at Lisboa in Kitchener on June 23, 2021. (Jessica Smith/CTV Kitchener)

Portuguese restaurant packs patio with Euro Cup fans

The patio at Portuguese bakery and deli Lisboa were full Wednesday afternoon as locals watched the Portugal vs. France Euro Cup match. 1

Earlier second doses available for Waterloo Region, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, Huron-Perth residents

People living in Waterloo Region, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and Huron-Perth who received an mRNA vaccine on or before May 30 are now eligible to book an accelerated second dose appointment. 18

Siham Ibrahim, and Elmira PSW, receives Waterloo Region's first dose of COVID-19 vaccine (Supplied: Region of Waterloo Public Health)

'Continue to be patient': New COVID-19 vaccine booking system experiences delays as eligibility expands

An upgraded system for booking COVID-19 vaccines in Waterloo Region launches on Wednesday. 3

The University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario is shown on Friday March 24, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hannah Yoon

'A unique opportunity': U of G students creating videos for virtual graduation ceremonies

Amid a pandemic-disrupted graduation season, the University of Guelph has developed a unique way for graduates to cross the stage at virtual ceremonies. 1

One of the two winning $70 million Lotto Max tickets in Tuesday’s record-breaking draw was sold in Toronto.

OLG reveals where in Ontario winning Lotto Max ticket was sold

The OLG has revealed where in Ontario the winning Lotto Max ticket was sold, and has laid out some advice for the person who just won the massive prize.

Guelph cancels Canada Day celebrations due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

Guelph has cancelled Canada Day celebrations in 2021 due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.

A sign encouraging vaccination is seen at the doors of a pub as staff watch patrons arrive, in Ottawa on the first day of Ontario's first phase of re-opening amidst the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday, June 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Ontario reports fewer than 300 COVID-19 cases for third day straight, surpasses new vaccine milestone

Ontario has reported fewer than 300 new COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row as the province reaches a new vaccination milestone. 17

How Ontario's 'breakthrough' COVID-19 cases show that vaccines work

While even fully vaccinated individuals can still contract the virus and end up in a hospital, experts say those incidents will become fewer and further between as Ontario’s rollout continues. 17

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seen at Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ford considering moving Ontario to Step 2 of reopening on June 30, sources say

Premier Doug Ford is considering moving up the second step of Ontario's economic reopening by two days and is set to make the final decision during a cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday, CTV News Toronto has learned. 45

Police have seized weapons and drugs following a call in Cambridge (Supplied: WRPS)

Two males walking along Grand River with pellet guns arrested: police

Two males are facing drugs and weapons charges after police say they were walking along the Grand River carrying pellet guns.

A Guelph musician was fined $1,500 for hosting an outdoor concert this past weekend. (Photo supplied by Graham Baker)

Guelph musician fined $1,500 for hosting driveway concert

A Guelph musician was fined $1,500 by officials after performing for neighbours in his driveway this past weekend. 1

Two winning tickets sold in Ontario, B.C. will share Tuesday's $70M Lotto Max jackpot

After going unclaimed for weeks, the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot has finally been won. 1

Cars are parked in an auto dealer lot Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in unincorporated St. Louis County, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Pattie Lovett-Reid: You sold your car during the pandemic now what?

On CTVNews.ca, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid shares her advice for Canadians who sold their vehicles during the pandemic and are in the market for a new ride.

A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo.

Two men charged with robbery and assault after disturbance in Kitchener

Two Kitchener men are charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm after a disturbance near Westheights Drive and Driftwood Drive on Monday night.

The list price of a COVID-19 diagnostic test varies between US$20 and $850 depending on the hospital, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis released Wednesday. (David Eichaker/National Guard/Reuters)

COVID-19 is 'here to stay' and won't be wiped out any time soon, experts say

As COVID-19 case counts dwindle, experts warn that COVID-19 will linger even after the majority of adults are fully immunized—but outbreaks could be far less devastating. 1

Active outbreaks surge as Waterloo Region logs 50 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Waterloo Region logged 50 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday as active outbreaks of the disease jumped up to 18. 47

A man walks past a COVID-19 retail supplies sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Friday, February 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Close contact continues to drive spread of Delta variant in Waterloo Region: Dr. Wang

Waterloo Region's top doctor says close contact continues to be the driving force behind the local spread of COVID-19. 46

Man arrested in connection with commercial garage break-in and vehicle theft

Waterloo regional police have arrested a 36-year-old Kitchener man in connection with a commercial garage break-in near Stirling Avenue on Sunday.

Geriatric nurse Jasmin Lasse vaccinates in the vaccination centre in Quedlinburg, Germany, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Matthias Bein/dpa via AP)

These Waterloo Region vaccine clinics are opening walk-in spots for first doses

Three Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccine clinics will have walk-in spots available for first doses starting on Wednesday. 17

An Emotion Called Grief by Heather Eimers.

Guelph-Wellington paramedic pens children's book about grief

A Guelph-Wellington paramedic is hoping to make conversations with children about death and grief easier through a new picture book, "An Emotion Called Grief." 1